Fully Restored 1970 Challenger R/T - Kowalski Rides Again
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Project Kowalski is finished.. what more can we say?
"This is my car, I'm going to drive it any way I want."
And you, sir, have absolutely earned that. In every way.
I agree 100 percent
Which is what you gotta do with car, you dont know if youre gonna have it for 10 years, or if it will get totalled in a hour from a car accident, gotta enjoy it while you have it.
The Internet is an interesting place - I am ecstatic for a man I've never met, over a car I have never known, regarding a movie I have never seen
...less than $10.00 on Amazon. Keep in mind that this movie is a cult favorite and should not be confused with a Coppala or Scorsese masterpiece. Even more so now is it's relevance for being historically and culturally significant, in my opinion.
Go watch the 1971 movie (NOT the dreadful remake!) and you'll get the complete picture - it's INCREDIBLE!
ill never own a lambo mira but i love them,ill never own a hemi cuda convertible but i love them ,ill never own this car but ill definetely watch it and love it.
WATCH VANISHING POINT,THE ORIGINAL
I've watched it well over 20 times, edge of my seat and ear to ear smile the entire time. no snacks I don't need the distraction
Hi Fran
Can you please tell me who are the 67 people that actually gave a thumbs down to this man's video? Nick is living proof that you can have it all and still be so humble. He's an honest hard working man that loves his Mopar's, especially his prized Challenger. I'm so proud of him, to be able to actually achieve his lifetime goal, building something that brings out so much youthful enthusiasm from a grown man. How many of us can say the same. Certainly not the 67 who voted thumbs down.
Aldo D. THANK YOU Aldo.
@@nickpanaritis4122 I believe those are just trolls who cruise the YT and don't watch or care what it is about they just post a dislike and move on. I think they're ill people who do it to try and piss off the YT makers. Pay no heed to the dislikes, they are not real. Who could not like the enthusiasm and pleasure you show and provide for us.
They probably drive a Honda. 🚗
People who know that a '69 Camaro was never available with a 454?
@@unavailableusername9694..Nick isn't an expert on all makes and models..but when it comes to Mopar's I'd be proud to have him work on my car.
I absolutely love the way you express your values sir.
l cryed a tear....Thanks...Happy for you NICK....Tis the third time l have watched this video.!!!!
steve. Keep watching and enjoy.
When i was a freshman in College, a friend of mine and I would drive up the canyon every friday night in his MG to see 'Vanishing Point' at this small local theatre (cost a dollar)...well needless to say that white 70 Challenger quickly became my dream car and my obsession....I searched the entire State of Utah for one back then and nothing was available...so i ended up with a 70 Roadrunner instead- but my dream of a 70 Challenger never died....seeing this one of NIcks is the closest i will ever come to fullfilling that dream and i thank you Nick for giving me this- job so well done!!!!
bill nalder I always wanted a roadrunner. I got to get one before I retire. I bought a 2016 Dodge Challenger Shaker Scat Pack ghost car. It’s one of one. It’s like the ghost cars on the police department
@@426Hemiroadrunner Nice car!!...my 70 Roadrunner was mint, only had 21,000 miles on it when i bought it- not a nick or ding or dent and still smelled new...it was a 383 4bl but the only thing i didnt like about was the automatic column shifter...but good luck to you on getting one they are a great machine!
I love Vanishing Point and the Dodge Challenger is my dream car.
The restoration of Kowalski: Challenger R/T went beyond just bringing a classic muscle car back to life. It was an emotional experience as Nick took us on a wild ride highs and lows until finished to the highest possible standard, this magnificent beast rolled out of the workshop. To me it's more than fabulous car. It is history on wheels, celebrating one of the greatest 'road trip movies' of all time, 'Vanishing Point.' The legend has been reborn.
Finally someone drives it like they should. Keep driving it when you can. It kills me to have cars like this and just let them to sit in garage to look at them.
Travis Johnson Yup, not another Trailer-Queen - King of The Road! 👍😁🙏🏻🌅😎
I totally disagree with this. My mom done straight line spin outs in her Duster. This is not driving hard lol. I was figuring he was gonna actually drive it hard. Like taking corners at 40 mph and dropping it in to 2nd and hitting 6,000rpm then dumping the clutch and hanging the backend out in a controlled drift. Burnouts from a stop are drivers ed training.
44:35... should have done a burnout for the cops... videod getting pulled over...
I’m hoping to get a 1971-73 Dodge Charger with a 440 as my first car and you better believe that things gonna go through hell 😂
I agree, but quite often after someone spends the countless hours building something up, they don't want to drive it because they don't want to fix it again.
Takes 13 months on a delicate car build. Pulls it outside and dogs the heck out of it! I love it!!!
There is just something I really like about you Nick. Arent a whole lot of old school guys like you left. I can 100% see you getting your own television show. Of all the others, You are the BEST! Thanks Nick
PERFECTION! All you need is a set of aviator sunglasses and a tan leather vest 😎
Yes!
LOL !!!
and a trunk full of Bennies.
oh yes
And some uppers!!!
I love how the pure beauty of the design is not cluttered by stripes and wings and stuff.
Nick you have made an outstanding Challenger here congratulations and honour to you for your meticulous work.
You had me crying here. Brought back some great memories of restoring a body's with my dad. I would love to build another 65 barracuda just like the last one my dad and I built before he died. I'm very happy for you.
Nick, it was a absolute honor to follow the resurrection of this beautiful car. Thank you for taking us on this journey with you. It is a little bittersweet, because i will no longer see updates about my favorite mopar build. Wishing you many happy miles in her. Thanks from South Africa.
Congratulations Nick you guys keep up the good work I have eyes on you all the way from North Carolina
Nick, 13 months is pretty fast, took me almost 7 years, mostly waiting on special services, media blasting, chrome plating and paint shop. Rolling art, drive and enjoy it.
I live in australia been following this project since day one that car is abeautiful beast enjoy it, well done
Thanks for watching in Australia, Alex.
@@NicksGarage Great job Nick..
1970 We were stuck with the old body VF Valiant.
It's better that factory because in 1970 allost every new car i was in had a squeak , rattle and loose door window that made noise when rolled down and you shut the door .
Every piece of that car brought back to perfection. What an amazing restoration Nick!
Got to do it right! Thanks for watching.
Legendary,, indeed..
Vanishing Point brings back strong memories of when I was 11 years old!!
I was hoping you were going to drive it like "Barry", and knock a foreign car off the bridge into the water!!
Love your car, and how you put it together.
Love your dyno work..
I would be so proud. I have never met you,( my loss)? Remember, drive it like you stole it. You are like a kid in a candy store. Enjoy. Absolutely beautiful. Thanks so much for sharing.
Glad you finally got her done. Remember kid's, it's not what you can buy, it's what you can build.
I don’t entirely agree with that. I worked hard for my srt. I do however build. Both worlds are rewarding
Ever had someone ask you why youre doing a build? I have. I just answer "because i can". Lool conversation stoppers are just as important as conversation starters. Loool
@@coffindancer38 My attitude is more like, 'I don't have to explain my art to you'.
Beautiful car... Congrats on finishing an amazing car... Enjoy it.
Thanks, Gary.
I got goose bumps when you did the first test drive. At the end I shed a tear. Nothing comes close to when you see your dreams come to fruition. Enjoy it Nick, you deserve it.
I have a 70 Challenger SE 375 hp 440 4 sp with a Dana 410 rear end. It also has factory AM-FM radio and power windows. I bought it from the original owner in 1973 for two grand with 12 thousand miles on it. With the 410 posi rear gear, it does fantastic burnouts starting out in second gear and dropping the clutch at 3500 rpm. It gets driven about 500 miles per year.
Anthony. You have a rare car Anthony. NICE.
@@nickpanaritis4122 Thanks Nick and you have a great RUclips channel and a pretty badass 70 Challenger yourself. My wife still has her 69 340 Dart 4sp with 391 rear gear that her father bought new and gave it to her when she got her driver's license in 1972.
@@anthonynelson9136 . Lucky wife. Good for her.
Hey Nick my name is Anthony I’m Greek just like you living in New York I’ve done what are you doing in my younger age I’m 70 years old now and I love watching you do your thing God bless you Antony
It's very very satisfying to see someone realize their dream this way - totally involved and totally committed. Nick may be the most self-actualized dude on the planet. LOL
I ve been watching you a long time ….. and today is the day you start to grow young again and smile from ear to ear with every ride you ll take in that magnificent car of yours. Μπράβο
Loved watching the build over the past months.
Thanks for being with us.
Nick, you've done an amazing job with the car! It's definitely a dream car. So happy for you, I'll bet you can't stop smiling.
I find myself smiling every time I watch this and I feel lot of happiness for Nick, a man I don't know in real life, but thanks to his RUclips videos, I feel like I've known him for years. What a accomplishment for him and there's nothing like the feeling of achieving one of your long held dreams.
Nick. Ive. Always .like. the movie. And. The Challenger. You. Out. Done. Yourself. Beautiful absolutely. NICE. And. I. Enjoyed .ur. show . You. Taught. Me. Thing. I. Didnt. Know ..thank you
A fine 1970 dodge challenger r&t Barry Newman would be proud to see what a beautiful job you achieved nick well done ..
My favorite car movie. My favorite movie car. Classic Nick , congratulations.
Damn, this car built, completed and driven put a smile on my face like it was my car.
Good job from Youngstown, Ohio, Nick!!
And from Youngstown, Florida, great job on restoring this beautiful classic. When I was stationed in Virginia I bought a '70 Challenger that had just come in from the factory a few days earlier. It wasn't a fast car but it was one heck of a lot of fun to drive. Solid red, inside and out, with a white vinyl top and wood grain trim inside. It only had a 318 with a slap stick tranny but on the highway that car was absolutely perfect. Sadly, a nagging -itch of a wife forced me to trade it and I should have divorced her instead! Every time I see a real '70 Challenger I get a sickening feeling my stomach because I really miss that car.
Congratulations Nick on finishing your Kowalski car! Just watch out for those nuts in E-type Jaguars, wanting to trade paint!
This is like Christmas morning.
Very happy for you St.Nick
I'm glad I watched this again . That alpine white is really beautiful and the interior perfectly shows off the elegance of the design. I can't find the right words . It's a feeling . It was meant to be . I appreciate being able to view this. Thank you.
todd. Come visit us and we will go for a ride and have a great time.
just bought a 71 nova, had an ss when i was 17, built the engine, 350, muncie m-22, 12 bolt 4:88 gears, best times of my life!!...untill some a-hole t-boned it...had it for 8 years and was just going for paint..it was 5 years old when i bought it, no rust, no engine for 1000.00 dollars!! paid 15.000 for a plain 71, all new metal, very nice car, but its not an ss.I wish i still had it, i heard they only built 7100 in 71, cant be sure, but she was a beauty! Im just very fortunate to be able to have one now, as this is so much out of reach for so many, its a shame how things have gone with the auto industry, cant compare with the muscle cars of yesterdy! Great job, Nick keeping it alive! love your show, and how you respect everyone!
The thing that makes this such a special mopar is the way it was brought back from a basket case to the awesome Challenger it is now. This really says a lot about the level of quality of the work done at Nick's Garage---No compromises,no shortcuts,just stellar work done right! Conratulations to everyone that had a part in this project. Love the test drive! Nick, you showed a lot of control by not melting the polyglas tires in the first run!
I'm sitting here in germany, smiling the whole time while watching this episode like if it was my car :)))
congratulations Nick - what a perfect car and thank you & the guys who are making these wonderful YT Videos everytime
greetings & much respect
Andre
parr. Thanks for watching Andre from Germany.
I was surprised those hollow chambers helped quiet the exhaust noise, it sounds sweeeeeet.
I'm so glad Nick got this done, it is great to see him enjoy the fruit of his hard work.
AND it is especially good that he saved this car from ending up in a junk yard crusher.
I can't specifically remember the Kowalski car under hood but every Challenger I have seen under the hood, had a noise reducing pad fastened to the hood. I was surprised this one didn't have it.
Mike. Maybe I should install it.
I used to see these challengers around when I was driving around in my Copo camaro. I don’t have that car anymore. I have a RT 392 Scatpack. I really love the old challengers and it’s a real pleasure to watch you drive your Kowalksi. Big muscle lives.
I've watched this video half a dozen times so happy for you, that's every man's, every Gearheads dream right there
Z
Beautiful challenger the 1970 challenger has been 1 of my top 5 since I was a kid
the greatest gift of mankind is the love and respect from his friends..and good coffee..
WOW a super long Nicks today, so much to share with us.
Many congratulations to Nick for completing his stunning car, and congratulations to all the team for your play button. 👍👍👍
congrats on finishing the dodge challenger i hope you may have many good years together
Really made me smile when your brother hopped in for a ride together. I'm one of 6 boys in our family. There was a time long ago when wrenching and racing were our whole lives everyday. We learned so much together, each of us contributing a special talent to the mix. I was very lucky to have that and happy you still do Nick!
Living in Colorado USA all my life, seeing that repop plate on the car was great, they got it right!
Challenger is great! I don't own any old Mopars anymore but man that ride along(!)......... I could close my eyes and go right back to hearing the whine of that 833 rowin' gears in my 6BBL Road Runner. Thank you for that! And thank you for driving the car as intended, you know you're not hurting anything one bit! Chrysler knew what they were doing, they built that car to take the pounding they knew was going to come.
Great little film guys! Always good editing and getting the feel for the actual experience. Just a thought: be cool to do an extensive ride along film just like the old days, I know you lived the same life we did back then Nick. We knew all the best places to cruise and race with no traffic and 'exercise' the projects we were always working on. Not too different from Vanishing Point in some ways........
Enjoy the new toy Nick! Thanks to all you guys way up North!...............
Congratulations Nick I Shed Some Tears of Joy When You Were Cruising In Kowalski 😀😀😀😀
It's the most beautiful car I have ever seen. Just perfect. I am so happy for you Nick.
Eddie. Thank you.
Pure Awesomeness .. well done to all involved
Thanks!
Yes!
as Nick was commenting on Ivan doing seats rebuild, I was reminded when I worked at truck plant in Oshawa 1986-88. Our seats were manufactured at the Lear Seiglar plant, just down road in Whitby, some 1/2 hour before installation into vehicles. GM logo was "Just in Time". It certainly is a lot more work restoring than being built at factory. I was feeling for Nick working on his own. A new truck or car in plant took a day to build from scratch. We produced 73 trucks an hour so 500 in an 8 hr shift. Even at 1000 per day, the plant could barely keep up with orders.
I’ve watched this video a few times now, and when Nick backs his Challenger out onto the street and launches her for the first time, the hair on the back of my neck stands up. Every single time I watch it. This is one of the things I live for being a car guy. Thank you Nick and the fellas for building this amazing car. New cars are nice, but Old School Muscle cars are the best.
You've reached your Vanishing Point Nick Well done !
Haha! Nick isn't vanishing any time soon! Thanks for watching.
Congratulations on your beautiful build Nick! It may have taken thirteen months to build but I can tell that you've been thinking about this car for many years. So now you get to drive it, love it, show it, and enjoy it! And if you see any bulldozers on the highway....... just turn around!
Vanishing point my all time fav road movie Barry Newman and the dodge challenger a great movie ....😄😉
I was 6 years old when vanishing point came out. We were poor so my friends and I snuck in the drive in. I loved Mopar every sense that night. So amazing to see this beautiful car come to life. I remember that day so many years ago. Bravo sir. Thank you.
Wow!! This project brought back SOOOO many memories, Back in 1976 one of my buddies bought a 1970 Challanger RT/SE, 440 mag, Muncie 4-speed with the pistol grip shifter,Dana 60 rear. What a BLAST to drive!! Just watching you drive it put me right back behind the wheel! !Keep up the great work that you do keeping these cars ON THE ROAD!!!
Holy Crap!!!....That thing is awesome Nick!!!!
The second great homage to “Vanishing point”.
Death proof star Zoe Bell wanting to get behind the wheel of a car just like this.
Now Nick has finally finished building the same beautiful car.
Many many happy miles and congratulations.
I cringed when they hammered those works of art ...in both movies!
@@billconservative9503 In Vanishing Point the car that plowed into the bulldozers was a Chevy Camaro so not a huge loss.
Now I gotta watch it again 😁
@@kevaninthe4135 i didnt know that, i think i can watch it again
What make no sense whatsoever in Vanishing Point is the ending. Kowalski is just a car jockey. His job is to deliver a car, nothing more. WTF is he doing taking the car on some sort of a mind trip, and wrecking it?
I love how every time you shifted the wheels chirped. Amazing car Nick!
Vanishing Point... My favorite movie of all time. I leave the theatre and get into my '70 Challenger and get strait up stupid all over town. I owned 7 of them over the years. 1970 SE 318 cid, '70 Challenger T/A 340 Six-Pack, '70 T/T 440 Six Pack, '70 R/T 383 Magnum with the infamous and sexy pistol grip sifter, just to name a few. If I had even one of them now... I could retire. Great Job, Nick. Thanks for the ride in your time machine!
I had a 1970 Dodge Challenger with a 383 with 425 hp and sublime exterior with white interior! What nice cars they were! Wish I had kept mine! Have fun with yours!
I think the pistol grip shifter is my fav too Nick.
She's a beauty Nick, I know you're proud of her!! Congrats!! I love it!
Just watched Vanishing point for the 1st time. I love that line "it takes a mopar to catch a mopar!"...you can take my mrs, maybe my dog, but not my mopar.....❤
Watch the original from 1971, it's the better of the two movies...
That's not the real vanishing point, just a shite remake... The original is the only one worth watching
Came into the shop yesterday and I was blown away with the quality and craftsmanship’s that goes into every single vehicle that’s in the shop truly a muscle car dream land keep up the great work !
You are the finest machinist (automotive technician) I've ever seen "Congratulations Nick" please keep building dreams!!!
"Here we go!"
"Put it through its paces!"
It's beautiful, Nick!
13 months of work!
Those Polyglas tires can't get hooked.
Enjoyed the videos! Found this channel a week ago and have been binge watching since. I'm an Oldsmobile guy but love a great Mopar. If I were close by in Canada I would gladly take my 63 Starfire and have Nick rebuild the 394 in it.
Welcome aboard, Mike.
Awesome car Nick! Sounds like a sleeper and runs like a monster! Great job! Old School Rocks!
yeah,sounds like a sleeper??????????????????? its a cackling ,cammed 440 and sounds like a badass
@@trillrifaxegrindor4411a quiet cackle..... yes not real obvious up front the the average joe... yes I can hear the cam. but most wont recognize it, so yes a sleeper
Nick, “you the MAN”😇 Thank you for helping gear-heads keeping the muscle machines alive and well on planet 🌏. The Kowaski Challenger’s is more beautiful than when she rolled off the assembly line . I decided to go with the Holley Sniper, new fuel tank with the built in fuel pump , MSD distributor, new long tube Hooker headers on my 55 Belair with the 406, 510 hp , 5 speed stick. This is all possible thanks to your videos which has finally pulled me out of depression after losing my wife April 28th 2021, May she Rest In Peace. Thank you Nick and God Bless. Batman 😎
1970 Challenger with a 426 has always been my dream car. It's great to see a man like Nick being able to give these old cars a new life, more people need to start doing this instead of letting them rot in a field somewhere. Up here in Alberta there's plenty of farmers that let cars like this rot away and refuse to sell them. I'm currently restoring my '91 Chevy Caprice Classic and I'm planning on dropping in a 327. Cheers Nick!
so happy for you i almost cried
She turned out looking great Nick, I could see in May when I visited that it was going to be a very well built car and you did not disappoint. Enjoy it and drive it like you stoll it man!!
Absolutely beautiful Challenger! I could only imagine what it must be like to drive an old Mopar that's brand new! I can't believe it was only 13 months! Love the choices you made for the car, from drivetrain to the wheels, and the use of original parts! The best feeling is when the car is finally finished and driving for the first time! Awesome job Nick! I'm just as happy for you and the Challenger as you are! I enjoyed the journey each week as the car was coming together! Thank you! Now you need another project series LOL! Or an engine build series?
Nick didn't have to make any choices on the car's outcome. He did a great job of copying the factory Kowalski Challenger.
From a mother of a son that loves challengers. I must say WOW that was awesome! You can tell you are very happy, It is perfect!
I'm a diehard gm man, but cars are about more than that. Its about passion. I can appreciate the passion you have for the vehicles you build and service. The challenger is a great build. As a suggestion, an x-pipe in the exhaust would smooth out the tone. Cant wait till the next build.
After 13 months!, I would be crying of joy Nick ! all the pain u went through, from the start , working on it, to the final product !
I remember I was 7 years old when I saw vanishing point at the drive with my dad and mom. My Dad and I had mopars all our life! I had a 1970 Plymouth Cuda 340 4 speed and Geoff Bodines 1972 Plymouth Roadrunner 440. His Brother Brett worked for Miller Automotive Auto Racing in Dushore PA he built the racing chassis for him. Loved my Mopars ! I thought of doing a hemi PT cruiser... I know its been done but it would be cool 😎 Thanks Nick for your channel and inspirational passion for Mopars! 👍
Ive watched this movie over 20 times maybe 30 it never gets old, I wish the car ran forever.
Grew up watching Vanishing Point, never gets old, fantastic ride you have there, and what a rescue getting it back to its glory, more of this one down the road, pleaee and thanks for a great dreamland show.
I wouldn't be suprised if Nick's challenger is one of the best car restorations on the planet.
Love things like this. Built his dream car the way he wanted it after all these years and you can truly tell he was truly happy with it. It wasn't just any other car it was his car made the way he wanted.
When dreams become reality huh👍
All I can say is WOW!! Wish I had my 70 Duster back.
Now this is a man who appreciates a muscle car and drives it the way they were driven back then.
Astonishing piece of film history from one of the most Iconic chase's on TV. What an extremely nice car.....Congratulations.
I watched this beauty video ages ago, yet I still get the goosebumps when I watch it get back on the road!
Beautiful machine from an iconic film way back in the early 70s👍👌
Nick, congrats, I recently finished one of my high school cars. The final fits can be trying and there will always be some things that are not as perfect as we would like. Enjoy the awesome car, great job. Thanks for sharing your journey..
why cant all garage programmes be like this, No drama or silly story lines. Its just about the cars. keep up the good work nick love from England :)
That Kowalski Challenger is sweet. From a movie I watched a half a million times when I was younger.
I don't know what I would do around all those nice Mopars.
Congratulations Nick, what a special time it is to take that first drive in a machine you have been dreaming about, working on, sweating over and struggling with for what seems like eternity, finally becomes the manifestation of all that passion. Bravo Nick, Bravo.
Nick your Car is Amazing. You must be proud of everyone who helped in this build.
Congratulations Nick I've been here since day one on this build so again congratulations on finishing your dream car as you said a lot of blood sweat and tears but it all came out amazingly for an amazing guy.. You deserve it
Nick I can't stop smiling!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I feel like I just went for the first test ride with you.What a JOY to be part of the Nick's Garage fan club.
I got to go ride along with Nick Kowalski. So cool. So epic. Such a righteous car and group of people. Love the car nick!!!
You can tell just how proud Nick is of his Kowalski. He is like a 20 year old with his new toy. Bravo Nick bravo. Absolutely stunning rebuild and it looks just perfect, this is coming from a Ford man.
Thank you Nick.
So excited for nick knowing how a project completed feels soon as I seen this everything here stopped
Man, there's a lot of love in that car! Not only that, there's a lot of love in that shop. Nick, you have attracted and surrounded yourself with truly great people as you are a great man yourself. I am so happy for you and the success you have created.... when I saw the reflection of all those flags projected by the front bumper of that beautiful car I burst into tears, I really did. Congratulations to you and your crew!!!
Alex G. 🤓
Alex. Thanks for watching Alex. Finally done.
That's a beautiful piece of machinery--congratulations!
Everytime we go wheeling in Moab, we always stop at the sight of the last scene in VP.
Then we always seem to watch the movie when we're in camp.
So now you've a fan, not to mention all the rest of the gorgeous momento's of our time!
Love it! My 70 RT/SE took 23 months and I felt the same way on that first drive. Enjoy it Nick!